RE: THIS WILL MOVE23 Dec 2025 15:35
At 9p, the market is pricing in ~70% probability of failure. The technical data suggests 35-40% probability of significant success and 65-70% probability of at least modest success.
The increasing gas rates are the most bullish signal - they suggest Dubhe has fractured into a productive reservoir that just needs proper fluid management. This is an operational challenge, not a geological failure.
The spring restart with improved lift and pressure data will be decisive. Management's decision to pause is financially prudent and technically sound.
My view: At 9p, this is mispriced to the upside if you believe:
The increasing gas rates indicate reservoir productivity
Extended cleanup with better lift can unlock oil flow
Management's technical thesis has merit
This is a binary bet with favorable odds at current levels.